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The murder of George Floyd and Trump’s attack on DEI

The murder of George Floyd and Trump’s attack on DEI

The murder of Black people by racist vigilantes and police is connected with today's assault on DEI. Again we must mobilize against MAGA's billionaire backers for a democratic future.

Black youth resistance highlighted at CT People’s World event

Black youth resistance highlighted at CT People’s World event

The celebration included awarding of prizes for an annual arts and writing competition, a youth panel, African drumming, and a keynote from the YCL.

BY: Jahmal Henderson| March 18, 2025
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CBTU founder Jim Wilkerson: an exemplary comrade to the end

CBTU founder Jim Wilkerson: an exemplary comrade to the end

CBTU founder and CPUSA member, Wilkerson "exemplified working class values in every area of life,” as a stalwart fighter in historic Civil Rights, anti-apartheid, and trade union struggles.

BY: Tony Pecinovsky| November 1, 2024
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Edie Fishman, Communist fighter for equality, peace, social justice

Edie Fishman, Communist fighter for equality, peace, social justice

Joining the YCL in the '30s, Fishman was active all her life in union and community struggles against fascism and racism, for workers' rights, housing, healthcare, and peace.

BY: Special to cpusa.org| February 27, 2024
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Forward together: For pre-convention discussion

Forward together: For pre-convention discussion

Amid capitalism's deep systemic crisis, the socialist moments of the past must be combined with the class and democratic struggles of the present.

BY: CPUSA National Committee| January 29, 2024
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